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Medical Science Dr Linda Lefievre

Medical Science Dr Linda Lefievre. Medical Science. How the human body functions in health and disease A science degree programme Involvement in high profile research Excellent teaching resources. The Medical School College of Medical and Dental Sciences.

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Medical Science Dr Linda Lefievre

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  1. Medical Science Dr Linda Lefievre

  2. Medical Science • How the human body functions in health and disease • A science degree programme • Involvement in high profile research • Excellent teaching resources

  3. The Medical SchoolCollege of Medical and Dental Sciences • Focus - integrate basic science with clinical expertise

  4. The Medical School Birmingham Women’s Hospital Medical School Institute of Biomedical Research New Queen Elizabeth Hospital Cancer Sciences

  5. Medical Science Course Structure • Common course in year 1 • Breadth and depth of knowledge • Core modules and choices in year 2 • Early specialisation • End of year 2 • -Year out in Industry • -Summer vacation project – funds available • Extensive and informed choice in year 3 • Research focussed

  6. Medical Science Course Structure – Final Year • First semester – Choose 2 from a range of modules Infection: Bacterial Threats and Defence Viruses: Threats & Defence Cardiovascular Science (Integrative Mechanisms) Molecular and Integrative Pharmacology Cell Toxicity and Carcinogenesis Stem Cells, Differentiation and Disease Liver Cell Biology and Function in Health and Disease Molecular Medicine Neuropharmacology + Cellular Pathology Cancer Pathogenesis and Treatment New Targets and Drugs in Cancer Therapy Medical and Molecular Genetics Neurobiology of the Brain Cardiovascular Science (Cell Biology) Reproduction and Development Cellular Control by Hormones and Neurotransmitters Neuroscience Biology of Ageing

  7. Medical Science Course Structure – Final Year Second Semester: Research Project – 10 weeks • Choice of >100 laboratory-based projects, • Novel piece of research – publishable in scientific journals • Full-time – allows complete engagement • Well funded £1100 • One-to-one supervision • Enhance problem-solving and analytical skills

  8. Medical Science Employability (number in graduate employment or further study ÷ total) × 100 (number in employment or further study ÷ total) × 100 From Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey result, which provides a “snapshot” at 6 months after graduation (excludes graduates taking time out or not available for employment)

  9. Medical Science Career Destinations

  10. BMedSc Career Destinations

  11. Further Qualifications

  12. Degree-related employment

  13. General Employment

  14. Medical Science Admission Criteria • Typical offer: AAB/ABB • Alternative offer A2B/ROP: BBB • Three A2 subjects (two sciences) • Biology is advised at least to AS level • Motivation to study Medical Science • Invited to a ‘Medical Science’ Applicant Visit Day

  15. Medical Science Summary • Why study Medical Science at University of Birmingham? • Focus on science behind human health and disease • Very well funded and full time final year project • Strong support for teaching and research • Good employment prospects • Personal tutoring to monitor academic progress • Many opportunities for sport, music, drama, etc • Student Wellbeing Service • Financial aid package

  16. Medical Science • UCAS code: B900 • Admissions tutors: • Dr Linda Lefievre • Dr Kevin Whitehead • Telephone enquiries: • 0121 414 3480/3660 • Email: • medical-science@contacts.bham.ac.uk • Web Site: • http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/undergraduate/med/medical-sci.aspx

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